Murder Suspect Holmes Faces Swindle Case Over Bogus Pitzel
Philadelphia reports H H Holmes alias H Howard will be arraigned on an insurance fraud charge for selling a bogus corpse as B I Pitzel the policy holder. Detectives weigh murder as part of the conspiracy with theories about disfigured bodies chloroform and a plan to produce a death certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
H. H. Holmes
H. H. Howard
Boston
Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Association
B. I. Pitzel
Holmes
Callowhil Street
Mitzel
Pitzel
Pieel
Freight Trains Collide in Lehigh Valley Wreck
A flagman’s error near Hommets Ferry caused two Lehigh Valley freight trains to collide at 4 am. Westbound engine Freeman was badly injured and his fireman George Smith broke a leg while escaping. An eastbound freight rerouted onto the westbound track allowed the United States Express to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley
Hyeshe United Preas
Tunkhannock
Homnets Ferry
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Freeman
George Smith
United States Express
Gresham Doubts Atrocity Rumors From Aelath
Secretary Gresham questions the reported Armenian massacres in Ael ath Turkey claiming 10 000 Christians were killed by Armenian nonbelievers he doubts the tale given far flung consular reports and notes Sivasis and Trebizondere are distant from Bitils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Gresham
Aelath
Turkey
United States
Sivasis
Bitils
Trebizondere
Merchant and cowman die after quarrel near Albuquerque
On November 18 in Magdalia south of Albuquerque Horn a merchant and Reed a cow man quarreled and opened fire. Both men are dead. Horn described as peaceable and Reed as quarrelsome who had killed several men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoth
United Press
Alberquerque
N. M
Magdalia
BE. D. Horn
Scott Ead
Horn
Reed
Families Starving Tied to Railway Blacklist in Denver
A Denver committee reports that families of American Railway Union members face starvation and 400 unmarried men are destitute due to a blacklist imposed by railroads on workers who struck last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Denver
Col
Postmasters' Wail and Calls for Legislation
Washington reports that after First Assistant Postmaster General Jones urged new laws to prevent boycotts of minor post offices, many mail clerks and postmasters complain they have suffered under the current system. They allege compensation tied to stamp cancellations affected by political factors and office closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Jones
Post Office Department
Baw
Hele
Congress
Postmaster Pay Interference Draws Congressional Call
The article notes that postmasters face reduced compensation when mail is routed to neighboring offices, shortening their earnings and disrupting service. First Assistant Postmaster General Jones urges Congress to legislate to curb this practice.
Coal cut sparks price war in Philadelphia region
Coxe Bros and Co announced a 40 cent per ton coal cut for local customers. Agents canvassed retailers offering egg and Chestnne Coal at 1.90 and store coal at 2.00, with Staunkey and CunninghamHill agents of the Pennsylvania Railroad enforcing the lower prices. Reading and Lehigh Valley firms did not match the cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Philadelphia
Coxe Bros
Stiikney & Conyninghilli
Pennsylvania Railroad
Reading
Lehigh Valley
Free Text Books Boost Attendance Across Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports the annual public instruction survey shows free text books raising school attendance by up to 80 percent in some districts. The study notes expanded high school reach, library funding asks, and calls for training, citizenship education, and nonsectarian teaching while warning against sectarian bias in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Schaefer
Anil Mauuntainilg
Seehaefer
Wig Stans
Philadelphia
Fragmented World News Snippets Hit By Snow And Scandals
A chaotic wire dump reports Kansas voting results and suffrage margins, Boulder County snow disruptions, rising wheat prices, and a record flour output in West Superior. The piece notes theater thefts in Chicago, a Nicaragua canal push, political moves in New York, arrests in Lowell and Cincinnati, a train robber in hospital, a Methodist minister's suicide, two suicides linked to personal woes, typhoid from raw oysters at Wesleyan, injuries from a factory accident, a Denver heiress desertion, and various political maneuvers across the country with mentions of Harrison and a Congress deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Boulder County
Col
West Superior
Chicago
George DeBell
Iowa
Frisco
Flower
New York
D. B. Tharison
M. HB. Curtis
Lowell
Miasi
Morganfeld
Cincinnati
Richard Carroll
Maynochville
Mia
Charles Richseker
Canton
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
Jobh McGregor
Alexander Hlomatrom
Coe W. Clark
Equalnianvee
Gerture Hutchains
Denver Heirews
Harrison
Thomas Tuswert
Indiana Democratic State Committee
Earthquakes Devastate Southern Italy Killing Dozens
Severe tremors in Sicily and Calabria devastate towns. In Regio Calabria a village of 1200 is destroyed with 47 buried alive in churches, while Messina and nearby areas report many killed or injured. Officials rush aid as panicked residents seek shelter and hospitals face aftershocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Treporta
Italy
Procople
Regelo di Calabria
Humbert
Heggio di Calabra
Curangare di Calabha
Tripark
Ipside
Santa Rape
Beores
Theme Towne
Hear Hessing
Ty Messina
Mary Hod Slelly
Reggio
Bagnara
Signor Thechini
Rome Observatory
Lipari
Messina
Regio
Mount Eina
Chaps
Curtin Memorial Fund Initiates War Governor Monument Plan
Gregg Post appoints a committee to pursue a Curtin statue in Hellefonte Pennsylvania with General James A. Beaver as chairman. Center County Veteran club contributes 600 dollars to start the fund and invites support from soldiers’ organizations statewide to memorialize the “Old War Governor” in marble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Hellefonte
Gregg Post
James A. Beaver
Chidrmain
John C. Aller
Willams
James Harriss
William T. Pitagerald
Curtin
Center County
Veteran Club
Riordan Funeral Held After Sparring Death
The body of Don Riordan, who died from a blow sustained while sparring with Robert Fitzsimmons, was laid in a vault at Oakwood cemetery. Funeral services were held in Mullins' morgue by Rev. A S Durston, with local YMCA members attending. Fitzsimmons and his company soon left for Boston to begin an engagement tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Don Riordan
Robert Fitzsimmons
Oakwood Cemetery
Mullins
A. 8. Durston
Young Men's Christian Association
Boiler and fan houses burn at Delaware and Hudson coal breaker
Fire at the Delaware and Hudson Coal company breaker near Parsons destroyed the fan and boiler houses. Estimated loss reaches $20,000 for buildings and machinery. The cause remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Wilkes-Hatre
Delaware and Hudson Coal Company
Parsons
Strangler’s Row inDenver: Police Arrest Murder Suspect
At 11 PM last night detectives at 1380 Twentieth Street heard screams that led to the arrest of a murder suspect connected to the Strangler’s Row case in Denver. Investigators secured the scene as witnesses assisted in the early stage of the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
United Pree
Col
Twentieth Street
Prisoner Held After Attempted Assault on Marie Andrews
A guard in the district house rushed in to find Marie Andrews struggling with an Italian assailant. Flo held her throat as police recovered a dirk and dagger. The suspect, booked as HH. Moeler, cannot speak English and is jailed. Chief Armstrong doubts he is linked to three prior murders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Andrews
Flo
Chief Armstrong
Moeler
Hagieton Wife Murderer Hangs Himself in Jail
Andrew Juka, jailed after a failed attempt on his wife in Hagleton on November 12, hanged himself in the county prison in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, at dawn. He was cut down alive but died before the prison physician arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagieton
United Press
Wilkes-Barre
Andrew Juka
Hagleton
Treskow
Nancing
Mystery Explained Emerson Osborne Confesses Assault
Emerson Osborne, a prominent church member from Sandy Lake United Presbyterian, confessed to assaulting Mrs. John Jack of Kilgore and leaving her for dead in a hollow log. He stated his motive was to shield his family from disgrace while authorities pursued the case. Jackie Jack, daughter of ex-Sheriff Fleming Smith, is connected to the parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
John Jack
Kilgore
Emerson Osborne
Sandy Lake United
Osborne
Jack Wowdertds
Beoth Orbielaw
Blainedna
Mure
Jackie
Sherrif Fleming Smith
Opening the Reichstag Procession and Speech
Nov 18 report from Herlin describes the Reichstag opening on December 4 with divine service then assembly at the Old Castle to hear the speech from the throne. Deputies will march to the new Reichstag building, join officials and grandees, then hold farewell session in the Old House in the afternoon. The speech will be delivered by Herr Von Levetzow, president of the Reichstag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herlin
Federal Council
Herr von Levetzow
Reichstag
Actor Charles Smith killed on B and O train platform
Chester reports Charlea Smith, 45, of Louisville Ky, an actor with The South Before the War company, crushed between bumpers on a Baltimore and Ohio train rear platform as the company left for New York. The tragedy occurred November 18, during jostling aboard the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chester
Charlea Smith
The
Dramatic Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New York
Belne Mide
Wee
Louisville
Gladstone Forgives Duke of Westminster for Family Misdeeds
Mr Gladstone plans to attend the Duke of Westminster's daughter's marriage to Prince Adolphus of Teck in London on November 18. He will propose a toast to the duke at the marriage breakfast, signaling forgiveness for past abuses and desertion from the home cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gladstone
London
Duke of Westminster
Prince Adolphus of
Teck
Garfield Monument Trustees Appoint New Members
The Garfield Memorial trustees select Andrew Squire of Cleveland and Levi P Morton of New York to fill vacancies caused by the deaths of ex President Hayes and James G Blaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Monument Trustees
Cleveland
Garfield Memorial
Andrew Squire
Levi PB. Morton
New York
Hayes
James G. Blaine
Political Intrigue and Conjecture in Early 20th Century
The report hints at misrepresentation and accusations around figures like Gilkeson and Cummingsle, with Willand L. Wilson named in a Washington appraisal as a key pick for a major presidential appointment. It notes the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union convention in Cleveland and critiques Cleveland’s foreign policy, while editors forecast free silver as a major issue and speculate on party nominees and election differentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilrman Gilkeson
Cameron
Amos Cummingsle
Carnegie Armor
Willand L. Wilson
Washington
Woman's Christian Temperance Union National
Cleveland
Radical moves and royal gifts across nations
Freeh Radicals and Soclanaia oppose the 914 billion Joun for the Madimus war. A royal gift marked a silver wedding from Roujyaniic’s king and queen. Southern Italy and Sicily trembled as a Catanzaro earthquake caused little damage. Guatemala’s President Barrios downplayed war prospects with Mexico over a boundary issue. Siam’s king remains healthy amid rumors and will award a first equal to Mr Carrett the new American minister. New York anarchist William Bernhardt was arrested in Brunswick amid class tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roujyaniic
Catanzaro
Hegeio
Italy
Messina
Sicily
President Barrios
Guatemala
Mexico
Siam
Wil
Carrett
Blacklist Prepared Suspends Base Ball Figures for League Schemes
National league and American Association suspend A C Buckenburger William Barnie and Fred Petter for alleged treachery against the national agreement. The board declares them ineligible for any role with clubs under the national pact and bans them through December 2, 1804, with expulsion if no proof of noninvolvement is shown. A separate incident reports a shooting on a train and a prison escape with fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy
Mesars
Byrne
Brush
Hart
van der Horat
Young
Aseball League
Naonal Board of Professional Baseball
Talay
National League and
American Association of Professional Clubs
National Board
A.C. Duckenburger
William Barnie
Fred Petter Ineligt
Messrs. Young, Soden and Myrne
Hydies
Mediation Power Questioned in China Japan War Policy
Representative Bellamy Storer plans a resolution demanding Congress clarify the State Department authority to appoint an ex mediator between China and Japan. Lawmakers argue the department lacks rights to intervene in a foreign war without congressional sanction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Bellamy Storer
Congress
State Department
Two Italians Die in Early Morning South Side Fire
A fire at 245 o clock on Stone avenue and Pig street destroyed a one and a half story frame building housing Adego and family. Neighbors heard revolver shots before the blaze start, and the bodies of Antonio and Martin Ademo were found charred beyond recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Stone Avenue
Pig Street
Oles
Adego
Ley
Antonio
Martin Ademo
Governor Hastings Cabinet Expected in Cleared Form
The Pittsburg Times reports from inside sources that Governor Hastings will fill his cabinet with General Prink Reider as Secretary of the Commonwealth, Henry C. McCormick as attorney general, Thomas J. Stewart as adjutant general, B Frank Gilkeson as commissioner of Insurance, and John W. Morrison as superintendent of banking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton ‘Tribune
Plittbure
Nevis
Pittsburg Times
Christopher L
Magee
Hausting
The
Commonwealth
Prink Reider
Northampton County
Henry C. McCormick
Williamsport
Thomas J. Stewart
Montgomery County
B. Frank Gilkeson
Bucks County
Republican State Committee
John W. Morrison
Allerhens County
Double Funeral for Congressman Wright and Son in Susquehanna
The double funeral of Hon. Myron B. White congressman from the Thirteenth district of Pennsylvania and his eldest son Albert was held from the First Methodist church in Susquehanna on November 18. An outpouring from nearby cities accompanied the services with officials and clergy present. Interment followed at Grand Street Cemetery as public buildings and shops draped in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna
Myron B. White
United States Senate
W. A. Peffer
Kandas
House of Representatives
J. B. Robinson
A. Gibson
J.D. Hicks
Howard Mutchler
Pennsylvania
J. W. Carsey
Delaware
C. A. Cadmus
New Jersey
Tl. M. Paschal
Texas
New York, Lake Erie & Western Road
Grand Street
Keystone Vignettes and Local Tragedies Stir Ashland Area
A brush fire near Ashland injures Lisale Sells fatally. Reports from Locust Gap note Pater Mebouinel’s death after self-claimed acts. Edwin M. Sehans in Pottstown is missing. Benjamin Herr of Bareville falls from a tree, breaking his neck. A court delay blocks the Butler valley drainage tunnel project until John Getting’s injunction case is resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Lisale Sells
Pennsylvania
Pater Mebouinel
Locust Gap
Slice
Edwin M. Sehans
Pottstown
Benjamin Herr
Bareville
Liihcaster
Butler Valley
Luzertie
John Getting
Eight Die as Phosphate Barge Capsizes in Charlotte Harbor
In Charlotte harbor eight men perish when a phosphate barge capsizes under a rock slide. Ten workers were aboard. two escape, three others unharmed. the accident occurs in Jacksonville, Florida, with details reported by United Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preas
Jacksonville
Fla
Charlotte Harbor
Statehood urged for Sindbun territory by Hoke Smith
In Washington it is reported Secretary Hoke Smith will recommend statehood for Sindbun Territory. Commander Fred B. Smith, retired US Navy, is noted. A court martial is planned in Lashing Wisconsin for Hindred Emil Krey of Milwaukee who wrote to President Cleveland for a hand organ. Major Kelly of the Tenth Cavalry Indian agency at Port Bole Kip visits Washington with eight Assinaboine and Gros Ventre Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Smith
United States Navy
Lashing
Wis
Jilyie Hindred
Emil Krey
Milwaukee
Cleveland
United States
Major Kelly
Tenth Cavalry
United States Army
India
Port Bole Kip
Gros Ventre
Washington
Lunatic Leaps From Train Near Birmingham
Louis Rosenberg a wealthy merchant from Johne near Birmingham was considered insane by long financial troubles. He drove to the home of David Shepard and began a violent act as the train sped by at an estimated fifty miles an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Irmingham
Ala
Louis Rosenberg
Johne
Here
David Shepard
Cardinal from Baltimore to Europe for two months visit
The Vatican state department reports Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore will sail for Europe on Del Rio. After arriving he will visit the pope and attend the conclave commentary. He plans a two month stay in Europe and will depart after the engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Navy
State Department
Vatican
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
del Rho
Wil
Europe
Weather update signals cooler Monday evening
A full, cooler Monday evening is expected with winds shifting to the northwest, bringing colder air and a drop in temperatures by Tuesday.
Far Below Real Value Umbrellas Offered in Varied Styles
An antique sale lists children's school umbrellas in 26 or 28 inch sizes with natural wood or oxidized handles plus 100 ladies umbrellas in multiple fabrics and trims. Prices range from 43e to 3.75, with 100 Gent's umbrellas in Gloria and Silk Gloria at 75e to 3.65, featuring imported handles and diverse wood types.
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Plizel
Coxe Bros. & Co
Johnson City
Crandall
Bristol
Tex
Fifty-fourth Congress
Mount Agtna
Curtin Memorial Fund
Riordan
Broiler House
Juka
Mrs. Jack
Tee
United Prees
Politics Condensed
Republican Party
Nice
Soclanaia
Prince Regent
William Bernhardt
Brunawick
A. C. Buckenburger
Fred Peffer
Shepard
Hosenberg
Tuscaloosa
Charnes
Ailege
Neus
Hastings
Chris Magee
Reeder
McCormick
Stewart
Gilkeson
Morrison
Wright
Burte
Keystone
Hoke Smith
Sindbun Territory
Pope
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H. A. Kingsbury
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